284 Hawaiian Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Exploring Hawaiian baby girl names reveals a beautiful mix of language and deep meaning, creating a captivating world. Hawaii is known for its tropical climate, serene beauty, city culture, and numerous beaches, making it a great vacation spot. When it comes to Hawaiian names, they are no less as they are connected with nature, beauty, and adventure. Most baby names are derived from the Hawaiian language, which attracts attention. They also believed their names gave the baby a natural and cool vibe. Such names find popularity not just within Hawaiian households but also resonate with residents of Hawaii and across the United States mainland, captivating native and non-native Hawaiians.

Every child received a newly crafted name in ancient Hawaii, carefully imbued with significance. Names could surface through dreams or visions. While family-inspired names were considered, they weren't duplicated. Given Hawaii's hierarchical structure, names had to align with social status and family deities. Titles like Kealiʻi- (meaning 'chief') or ending in -lani (meaning 'sky' or 'heaven') were reserved for chiefs. The lowest class, kauwā (slaves), could only adopt uncomplicated names tied to nature.

Significant events during birth often shape names. For instance, Queen Liliʻuokalani's name, which translates to 'scorching pain of the heaven,' reflects an episode where her great-aunt Kīnaʻu suffered an eye ailment (1). Names, from formal to informal, could be numerous and would change if believed to bring harm. When illness struck a child, dark magic was sometimes suspected. Parents might switch to off-putting names like Pupuka ('ugly') or Kūkae ('excrement') to safeguard the child. Some of the most popular and beautiful names are Ailani (high chief), Kai (sea), Keanu (cool breeze), and Leia (child of heaven). We bring you many more cool Hawaiian baby girl names and their meanings that can inspire you.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Keahi		Unisex	Fire
Keahilani		Unisex	Heaven's fire
Keala		Unisex	The path; The road
Kealani		Unisex	The clear and white heaven
Kealii		Unisex	Chief
Kealoha		Unisex	The one who is loved
Kealohi		Unisex	The one who shines
Kealohilani		Unisex	The shine of the heaven
Keani		Unisex	Breeze or wave
Keanu		Unisex	Cool breeze over the mountains
Kehau		Girl	Heavenly dew
Kehlani		Girl	Sea and sky
Keia		Unisex	The one; The kind
Keiana		Unisex	Graceful; Divine grace
Keiki		Unisex	Child
Keikilani		Unisex	Heaven's child
Keilana		Girl	Joyful ocean
Keilani		Girl	Heaven; Sky; Glorious chief; Royal one
Keka		Unisex	Chosen; Selected; Appointed
Kekai		Unisex	The sea
Kekala		Girl	She is chosen
Kekepania		Girl	Crowned in victory
Kela		Unisex	To wait
Kelani		Unisex	Heaven
Kelanie		Unisex	Unique; Mysterious; Beautiful
Kelii		Unisex	The chief
Kelina		Girl	Bright, pure, and shining one
Keloni		Unisex	Strong; Brave; Noble
Keo		Unisex	Strong and courageous
Keoki		Unisex	Hawaiian variation of George
Keone		Girl	God's gracious gift
Kiala		Unisex	Bright; Clear
Kiana		Girl	Grace of God
Kianah		Unisex	Divine; Heavenly
Kiano		Girl	Strong; Adaptable
Kida		Unisex	stringed musical instrument
Kiele		Girl	Fragrant blossom
Kielle		Girl	Gardenia
Kiely		Girl	Garden of flowers
Kila		Unisex	Strong; Powerful; Brave
Kilani		Unisex	Mighty; Powerful
Kilohana		Unisex	Superior; Best
Kina		Girl	Vindicated
Kinipela		Girl	Wave
Koalani		Unisex	The heavenly path
Ku		Unisex	Good; Nest
Kylani		Unisex	Heaven; Sky
Kyroh		Unisex	Mysterious and unique
Lahela		Girl	Innocent lamb
Laia		Girl	Sweet-speaking
Laiana		Unisex	Loving; Graceful; Charming
Lailani		Girl	Heavenly flower
Laini		Girl	Heaven; Sky
Laki		Unisex	Lucky; Fortunate
Lanai		Girl	Porch; Open-sided veranda
Lani		Girl	Sky; Heaven; Royal
Lanikai		Unisex	Heavenly beach
Lanni		Girl	Heavenly one; The sky
Laylani		Unisex	Exotic, enchanting, beautiful
Laylanie		Girl	Heavenly flower; Heavenly lei
Lei		Girl	Flower; Thunder
Leia		Girl	Heavenly child; Heavenly flowers; Lioness
Leialoha		Unisex	A child who is cherished and loved
Leiana		Girl	Heavenly flower; Child of heaven
Leiani		Unisex	Heavenly flowers; Royal child
Leiko		Unisex	A petite flower
Leilana		Girl	A flower that grows in heaven
Leilani		Unisex	Royal child
Leina		Girl	Weaver
Lelani		Girl	Heavenly, tranquil, and flower-like
Lenai		Girl	Porch; Moon; Torch
Leolani		Girl	Heavenly woman
Leylani		Unisex	Heavenly flower, tender beauty
Liliani		Girl	Gracious and delicate
Liliha		Girl	Angry disregard
Lilinoe		Girl	Fine mist; Cool mist
Liliuokalani		Girl	Honored ruler or heavenly royalty
Lilo		Unisex	Generous one; God is my oath
Loe		Unisex	King
Lolani		Unisex	Royal hawk
Loni		Girl	A sky in Hawaiian; A Light in Latin or Solitary in English
Louann		Girl	Enjoyment
Louanne		Girl	The one who is enjoying life
Lua		Girl	A contended; Relaxes and joyful individual
Luann		Girl	Delight and amusemen
Luanna		Girl	Enjoyment, Happiness and Bliss
Maelani		Girl	Heavenly flower
Maelia		Unisex	Exotic, feminine, unique
Mahana		Unisex	Radiant, energetic, spirited
Mahealani		Unisex	Moonlit night; Full moon
Mahina		Girl	Lunar god
Maikah		Unisex	Strength; Leadership; Determination
Mailani		Girl	Heavenly flower
Maile		Girl	A vine or a shrub
Mailee		Girl	A vine plant
Maka		Girl	Beloved one
Makaia		Unisex	Gift from God
Makaio		Unisex	One who was a God's gift
Makana		Girl	A girl who is a gift to the world
Makeila		Unisex	Beauty; Graceful

Infographic: Soulful Hawaiian Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Hawaiian girl names hold a relaxed and rejuvenating vibe. They originate from the rich Hawaiian language, which is deeply tied to cultural milestones. As parents seek the perfect name, Hawaiian choices offer an assorted and enthralling array. The infographic below showcases various Hawaiian baby names with their significant meanings.

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